Hood Stuck Shut? How to Diagnose Stuck Hood Latch on Your Car / Truck

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Is your hood stuck shut? Does it not budge when you pull the release cable? Hood latches are in prime territory for getting rusty and seized. Check out this video, and Len will guide you through diagnosing a stuck or sticky hood latch. He'll show you how to get it unstuck, and show you how to access it if you are having trouble releasing the hood!
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@1AAuto 3 года назад

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@sagewomenscentertwinfallsi4392 2 года назад

Lynn, you are a great instructor. My 2001 Suburban hood latch was stuck on the same day it had a dead battery. I am a 65-year-old woman fully capable of jumping the battery but unable to get the hood open. Your video showed concise views and specific verbal information. My hood is up and I am good to go. Thank you!

@1AAuto 2 года назад

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@josemares1968 2 года назад

Same thing happened to me lol

@DeathadderOne 3 года назад

okay, you mentioned the issue a few times then totally skipped over any solution. that little bar still moves to release the hood ( the one the cable attaches to) but the hood doesn't move and stays closed. i can move the hood a tiny bit so the hood isn't the issue. i need to know how to open the hood when the latch won't let go of the hood.

@carolynekeeler 3 года назад

Thank you so much for making this video it’s amazing! It is the most comprehensive video on hood latches that I’ve ever found. It will come in handy in my 1971 Chevy Caprice restoration & my 2001 Mustang repair 🤓

@SalElder 3 дня назад

Much clearer than other videos. Thanks.

@TheRedGameboy 2 года назад

Really appreciate how thorough ur diagnoses are. LOTS of potential scenarios are covered here and covered all possibilities. This is way better than other videos on the topic . Wish there was a demo of removing the cable, so I could tell if I could buy a cable (if necessary) and replace it myself. my old Hyundai Accent has a metal front casing on the latch, and not enough room to slide it forward, so i can't see the stuff in the back and can't tell if I'm pulling on a solid or movable part. :(

@loumenendez7178 2 года назад

With the help of this video, I was able to understand the hood release mechanism on my 2003 Toyota Tacoma. The hood release mechanism was stuck in the "open" state, not allowing me to close the hood. I was able to take off the large spring that works the piton grabbing mechanism, so that I could see and access the release mechanism and pull cable that comes from the cab. I spayed the pivot pint with WD-40 followed by a spray lithium grease. It works now, and even if it gets fussy again, I know what small part to push to get it to work again. Thanks!

@vivian416 Год назад

What an amazing informative video! I have a Ford-150 1997 and mine has the same issue. Although after watching your video twice, I still couldn't fix it (but I have not given up). Mine does not look like any of them that you have shown in this video but by watching your instructions, I have a much better understanding of how these latches work which is really helpful. I appreciate you more than you know. Thank you!

@margemacchiarelli832 Год назад

Thank you Len!!! I went outside to my car super prepared with everything including WD-40 the long screwdriver. I'm a 75 year old woman but I like to try things myself first. The release always worked the hood went up a little so something was wrong with the latch so I did try first slapping the hood real hard and then I lifted the hood up and down with two hands real quick one two three four five six seven. That worked I guess releasing some heavy duty road dirt and possibly rust starting to build up. So I sprayed it real good WD-40 tried it a few times and it kept working. But thank you very very much at least I was prepared for other methods of looking into the grill with the long screwdriver.

@johnkeleher6908 3 года назад

Hey guys really appreciate the videos!!! Some of the more simple things people get stuck on which is frustrating! So keep them up and it is great knowledge 👌

@1AAuto 3 года назад

+John Keleher Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@taze27 2 года назад

I use brake cleaner, any degreasing dishwashing fluid, spray some water, clean with a brush, rinse with water, dry it off and lubricate with a dry lube like graphite but lithium and silicone works as well, they just attract more dirt in time. The key is regular maintenance is important to any repair. Good luck and thanks for the video 1A Auto!

@mncoreyj 2 года назад

In my case, I replaced the starter. When I put the Tee and hood latch back on, the hood wouldn't close. I adjusted the whole mechanism up like you said and it worked! THANK YOU!

@garabandal8690 Месяц назад

Followed your demonstration on my Vauxhall Mokka SE (2014) and it worked on the 3rd attempt after spraying all 3 coils with WD40, leaving overnight, spraying a second time just before noon, then finally at 9pm today, after poking away the black gunk from between all 3 spring coils with a small flat blade screwdriver. I then levered the release cable back and forwards where it meets the metal flange using small pliers to grip it. Such a relief when the bonnet finally closed. Thanks.

@Jdmorris143 Месяц назад

People of 1A Auto, thank you so much. your videos have helped me with my own vehicle repairs over the years. I am about to tackle this on a coworkers Defender. Should be fun.

@HEADSUP1347 Год назад

Thanks Len, after tryiing forever I still couldn't get my hood open. Your trick about going through the grill worked after just 2-3 tries even though I couldn't see the latch very clearly. My Blazer recently collided with a car whose headlights were out.

@VINTAGE-AMERICANA 3 года назад

Super helpful on my '06 Tahoe with a broken hood latch. Thank you!

@just.a.simplejoe 5 месяцев назад

I love Len, his energy is amazing - also, great vid on showing how to do this adjustment. Just got a new aftermarket hood that came with and adjustable latch bar "thingy" that mimicks the oem style but was having trouble getting it to engage and let the hood sit in the lower position when it's engaged in place like an oem hood.......

@grayeagleswolves 3 года назад

Thank you sir You helped me figure out What I need to do to our 1977 Chevy pickup that is stuck shut

@michaelbernard9800 Год назад

Thank you, Sir. My hood was stuck partially shut and with your guidance, I was able to open it with a piece of rebar long enough to reach the latch.

@anthonycurcio5018 3 года назад

you really helped me out opening my hood thanks auto specialist

@JJWICKER 4 месяца назад

1A auto for the win again. Videos are always helpful

@Sun_Henry_Connie Год назад

In case anyone watching this has the same struggle i have, neither this video or the other videos i watched hit my problem and solution precisely so i would like to share how it took 3 people to resolve it for me. One inside to pull the release, one on the driver side of the hood, that side would pop open and the middle latch worked, but the left side had to be pryde open gently with a heavy flat head screwdriver while the right side was lifted, carefully but firmly all three at the same time and the the left side release popped free. I felt utterly alone struggling with this for days but by a miracle, family stopped by and helped. We oiled it but that did not resolve the problem. That piece has to be replaced. I dont know what it is called. I dont know how to share a pic. I posted a pic on my channel in the community section.

@chuckgrenci6404 4 года назад

Often white lithium grease is spec'd for periodic maintenance for your hood latch switch. I've found that white lithium in a spray can works quite well.

@RaJahDathurr 2 года назад

How about silicon spray?

@egmac100 3 года назад

If car was recently worked on and the hood release cable sleeve was not seated in the bracket but the cable is still in the leaver you can pull down on the cable to release the hood.

@danzhovtis2952 Год назад

Thank you for this. Having a similar issue with my 2015 jeep Cherokee.

@learnjcbskidsterchickensga7594 2 года назад

Thank you You led me to getting hood up with crow bar on ford 450 cargo van 2008, out in 30 degrees. THX!!! Bless you!

@darrelsmith4549 Год назад

This dude is the real deal absolutely 💪 videos and 8nfo plus knowledgeable dude leading , absolutely explains everything perfectly 💪

@kellycress75 2 года назад

Excellent video it was really helpful .

@rejahmuhyi5791 2 года назад

Very nice and informative video. Thank you.

@lvhao5105 2 месяца назад

well done sir. your video is informative.

@zechmanning1630 3 года назад

What spray did you use for cleaning and lubrication?

@jonimarines6931 8 месяцев назад

Awesome explanation thanks

@sglenn6 Год назад

Outstanding video! Thanks

@CptObvious11 4 года назад

Talk about good timing. Mine seized up as of this past weekend.

@1AAuto 4 года назад

+Kole M Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@grantp4022 3 месяца назад

Since I have an old beater of a 97 Lumina, I think I'll just cut a hole in the hood so I can pull up on the release mechanism under the hood.I'm not worried if the car looks bad with a small hole in the hood. ( car has lots of rust). I live in Canada, and it's very cold out, just coming out of winter, so I don't know if it's frozen or rusted, and the car is not worth much, so I think I'll do this, rather than have some guy charge me, more than the car is worth.

@michellelease8831 3 года назад

Thank you it help me open my hood

@Fieldteck1972 2 года назад

Awesome explanation!!!

@gloriabonfy8122 2 года назад

Thank you for an awesome video. I was stuck on the primary latch being so tight that the cable could not stretch the spring to open it. I'm going home to clean it up and try again.

@masterasia4175 2 года назад

How did it go?

@classictruckpete7809 Год назад

Awesome. This video is very helpful 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@byroncharles 3 года назад

Best explanation

@ceejayc6502 3 года назад

Nice job, now i know where to start!

@1AAuto 3 года назад

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@ghulamrasoolandarabi6667 Год назад

Good explanation thank u

@drfasyyt9448 3 года назад

Really amazing it works for me❤

@jjmatthews13 2 года назад

STRAIGHT UP AWESOME STEP BY STEP HANDS ON WITH EXCELLENT EXPLANATIONS. THIS VIDEO DEFINITELY WILL NOT ONLY SAVE U A TRIP 2 THE LOCAL AUTOMOTIVE SHOP! IT ALSO HELPS WHEN IT COMES 2 ACTUALLY SAVING MONEY INSTEAD OF HAVING 2 PAY A RETAILER . SAVING TIME, MONEY AND ACTUALLY BEING ABLE 2 SAY HEY THANKS TO 1A AUTO REPAIR I FIXED MY RIDE . PS HEY IM NOT YELLING I USE CAPS FOR THE SIMPLE REASON !! IT MAKES IT EASIER 2 READ ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE WHO NEED A LITTLE HELP WHEN IT COMES TO READING . ITS A RESPECTFUL GESTURE. BY THE WAY TRUST ME U DON'T WANNNNNNNNNNA HEAR ME YELLING LOL GREAT VIDEO . RESPECT JJ ONTARIO S L E E T ROEKA

@jamesbronz 3 года назад

Thanks buddy.....I learned a lot!

@1AAuto 3 года назад

+James - Bronz Gary Thanks for the feedback!

@kopukoglu 2 года назад

It helps a lot. Thanks

@seshachary5580 9 месяцев назад

very educative. Thank you regards

@travismorgan9326 Год назад

Thank you so much brother! Good Karma & blessings coming your way

@brendacombs3599 Год назад

Thank U for advise & video I can't seem to get this no matter what U have shown me some other things to try maybe ?

@sharon2434 7 месяцев назад

Thank you

@Sam-kc2wr 2 года назад

Great details 👍👍👍

@douglasbeale5823 Год назад

Thank you!

@yonussahadat 7 месяцев назад

THANK YOU!

@solmixtv3201 Год назад

Tnx Bro, cuz i 'd learned a lot from u Bro. New Subscriber from Italy,, Good Luck!

@oliviaontiveros7188 10 месяцев назад

Your video was very informative.

@1AAuto 10 месяцев назад

+Olivia Ontiveros Thanks for checking us out. Shop for high quality auto parts on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@codydietrich4246 4 года назад

Perfect thanks Len!

@johnvoshall9245 2 года назад

This guy is very good..

@rudy5975 10 месяцев назад

Great video

@justsnuggle Год назад

Well done thank you

@gerakore8948 Год назад

yeah that helps a lot. as the trigger wire was disconnected from the hood latch and i couldnt just pull on the wire to unlatch it anymore

@michelemiller6275 Год назад

Great video!❤

@lindawelsh1960 9 месяцев назад

Thank you.

@1971mav Год назад

Thanks was great help

@ArmyDog11C4 Месяц назад

Awesome content, really helpful. But my hood latch still won't open 2013 Kia optima SX L turbo. Any and all suggestions would be greatful.

@benjirinec1554 Год назад

how do you align the latch if the hood is in line or the latch it self ? great vid by the way

@peaches5712 4 года назад

Hey Len.....this is off subject of the current video but I need advice from y’all. My cruise control doesn’t engage. I can turn it on, the light shows but it doesn’t engage. I want to troubleshoot before trying to take it in. Being female and all I don’t want to be taken advantage of. You guys helped to replace my heater fan, which saved me tons! 😀

@1AAuto 4 года назад

+peaches5712 We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@angelam.6649 Год назад

Thank you for the video. However my hood latch will pop the first lock but I cant get the big latch to release the hood. How can I fix that

@simohadzhiev7896 7 месяцев назад

It was a great video!

@Will_B_Fit 2 года назад

Love the info, my safety latch doesnt work properly on a 2015 mustang, any idea what could be causing it to not open or if you have the part i need

@ranger1244 4 года назад

I have a 2007 Ford Focus. I replaced the hood latch. being removed or installed it doesn't seem like it will fit. Very tight space. It's like threading a needle. I had to just walk away a few times to clear my head. It took time and a lot of patients but it fit.

@Lauralietx 2 года назад

Thank You!!

@sirioso8533 3 года назад

Amasing big help for me

@1AAuto 3 года назад

+sirio so Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@ColinAdventures 3 года назад

What do you do if the catch on the hood itself is broken? On my e-350 schoolbus the latch mechanism is fine but the piece of sheetmetal on the hood that’s supposed to engage the latch looks like it cracked and there is now a hole where the latch is supposed to engage with the hood. How do you fix that?

@jlkim3501 Год назад

thank you!!!

@steveash656 3 года назад

Thanks.

@WisdomInExperience 3 года назад

Definitely you have made a nice video!! Thanks

@erikrichardgregory 3 года назад

Nice video. Gonna try

@1AAuto 3 года назад

+EG Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@ericwuerl3976 Год назад

Great video I'm having a problem right now with mine. It won't close all the way which also means my alarm won't engage

@andyridley2236 Год назад

On some vw golfs you have to cut part of the grill out and use a spanner to undo the two nuts under the bonnet .

@rebeccah7154 3 года назад

What if it’s a pre-cable type latch. My 79 Vandura doesn’t have a cabin hood release (it was an optional feature at that time) so you pop the hood from just behind the grill. My lever is still moving, but it’s not letting go. (Probably an alignment prob as I just learned from you!!) Is there an emergency release lever on the old style hood latches too??

@sanitysucks666 Месяц назад

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 it works . I just open my hood 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

@tom4342 2 года назад

I was replacing the the headlights on my 07 rondo I noticed after the fact the light wasn't all the way in so I tried to pop the hood to correct and it would not pop. Is there a way to pop the hood in cases like this?

@stashagarcia101 Год назад

What cleaner and lubricant were you using. I couldn't see any labels on the cans

@generalsoulja8644 Год назад

Thanks

@suegates5 6 месяцев назад

📍 THANKS..BEST VIDEO !! Driving me Crazy. Auto body shops seem to be able to help the most. They have shown me,but I'm just not getting it. Seems simple 🙃 Car needs Oil. Think I'm too stressed. U did a Great job showing The Part. Appreciate it. Hey,At least I have something to show, someone willing to Help🙏

@glenngray3119 6 месяцев назад

The latches I have repaired, replaced, cleaned and lubricated many times, my problems have always been what to do about rust frozen hinges.

@deltaferreira8949 Год назад

can you do a video on where is a Charcoal canister is located at?, for a Buick lacrosse cxl 2005

@bocabec6744 Месяц назад

My hood would unlatch and only come up a few inches. I tried closing it tight and it would not do so. I drove 25 miles at 65 mph and it was bouncing but not flying up. I tried to lift it again and it unlatched. I soaked it good with WD-40 and it closed down tight. It's a 2000 Chevy Lumina. Thanks for your video.

@johnkimberlin1183 Год назад

Thx man

@markcarnes666 Год назад

If you hood will not stay latched check the springs on back side. Mine was the cable spring.

@freak8Out 4 года назад

one time i was supposed to do an oil change for this brand new honda and i coudnt find the hood release. turns out, it left the factory without one

@TomUrich 3 года назад

If true, you can SUE Honda.

@robertashworth2462 7 месяцев назад

I have a Peugeot 508 2.0.2013 the bonnet cable works fine but the bonnet catch and hook won't budge I want to know what I have to remove to open it and replace it

@newone9986 2 года назад

Thanks ..

@kmsbanr 2 года назад

Only thing you didn't show is broken springs which is my problem. 😒Otherwise, I learned a lot and will definitely pay attention to my latch now. Thanks

@tyraempire1983T Год назад

I literally just had this problem too!

@sebastien_1237 2 года назад

Could someone explained what does the cable lever releases ? Moving mine manually near the hood latch seems like it moves way off the hood latch having no effect

@steelrideproductions371 Год назад

What about on something like a 94 suburban where the housing has a protective casing that covers it?

@mindblowingsleep9458 3 года назад

I accidentally pushed my hood latches down before I put my hood down. Now I can’t put my hood down. Can you help?

@ATCAwithTheFrancois 3 года назад

I’m having this issue with a W-body GM vehicle and just can’t seem to get it opened at all. Any suggestions?

@genemackowiak9089 Год назад

Thanks for the explanation of the latch mechanism... My cable became disconnected and couldn't open the hood! I'm all done...❤

@genemackowiak9089 Год назад

2008 Dodge Ram 3500

@craigyeargin5332 Год назад

Okay I've got a 2007 Kia Sorento with the hood stuck shut. The release cable came loose at the latch under the hood. The hood front and grill is all one piece that stop's on top of the bumper cover. Impossible to get it from the bottom even after pulling off the skid plate. Tried and removed 2 exposed bolt's that appears to hold the latch on thinking I could raise the hood and the latch as one piece. WRONG!!!! Short of taking the grill out with a hammer, do you have any suggestions? P. S. Can find no video anywhere online that shows how to get this hood open for this year and model.